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A few things may cross your mind when searching for a new dentist. Which dentist can treat my condition? How do I know which doctor is which? As experienced family dentists, Dr. Wager and Dr. Evans can treat a variety of conditions. Our practice, Wager-Evans Dental, makes it easy for you to find a dentist (more…).

Do you sometimes reinsert your partial dentures without much of a second thought? Do you ever worry about germs that may be lurking because you are unsure if you are cleaning them thoroughly enough? Partial dentures are a highly-popular solution for replacing teeth that are lost in a nonadjacent pattern, but like all dental prostheses, (more…).

In the United States alone, 69% of adults 35 and older are missing at least one permanent tooth according to a study by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. As we age, the number often increases, with 26% of adults over 74 missing all of their teeth. Preventing further tooth loss requires quick (more…).

As a busy parent, you’ve probably that twinge of guilt or self-doubt just before your child’s dental appointment. A clean bill of oral health reflects well on you, just as every cavity underscores a flaw in your parental vigilance. Ultimately, the health of your child’s smile depends on him or her, but you have a (more…).

When you’re missing one, several, or all of your teeth, dental implants can grant you a new lease on life by closely replicating the teeth you’ve lost. Unlike other dental prosthetics that fit over existing teeth or onto your gums, dental implants are attached to the underlying jawbone. As prosthetic roots, implants allow your replacement (more…).

Gum disease, or periodontal disease, affects over 70% of adults over the age of 65 in the United States, and is the leading cause of adult tooth loss. However, its widespread destruction isn’t due to difficulty in treating the condition. On the contrary, gum disease is highly preventable with proper oral care and maintenance. It (more…).

There are many ways to describe a toothache, and if you’ve ever had one, then you probably know that most (if not all) of them are far from positive. For some, a toothache may be no more than a frequent nuisance, while for others, it can be the most excruciating discomfort they’ll ever experience. Even (more…).

How you feel about your smile can strongly influence how you feel about yourself in general. If you hide your smile because you’re embarrassed by imperfections, your lack of self-confidence can show in your overall demeanor. Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the aesthetic aspects of your smile, erasing imperfections to let your natural, beautiful smile (more…).

Though dentures have been around for much of dentistry’s history, they’ve traditionally been useful only to patients who’ve lost all of their teeth on the upper or lower dental ridge. Patients who still had one or two teeth weren’t eligible for dentures, and often had to extract the teeth that remained before receiving their replacements. (more…).

Because tooth loss affects a large number of people, especially as they grow older, some believe that it’s just a part of the aging process. It’s not, though, and preserving your natural teeth is not only possible, it’s preferable to having to replace lost teeth. Like all things concerning your dental health (and most other (more…).